proceeding

[pruh-see-ding]

noun

1. a particular action or course or manner of action.

2. proceedings, a series of activities or events; happenings.

3. the act of a person or thing that proceeds.

   Our proceeding down the mountain was hindered by mud slides.

4. proceedings, a record of the doings or transactions of a fraternal, academic, etc., society.

5. Law.,  proceedings,

   1. the instituting or carrying on of an action at law.

   2. a legal step or measure.

      to institute proceedings against a person.

proceeding

/ prəˈsiːdɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or course of action

2. 1. the institution of a legal action

   2. any step taken in a legal action

3. (plural) the minutes of the meetings of a club, society, etc

4. (plural) legal action; litigation

5. (plural) the events of an occasion, meeting, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of proceeding¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; proceed, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Liverpool gave consideration to a move for him last summer but ultimately fell short of proceeding with their interest.

From BBC

“Who’s telling the truth?” host Will Cain asked, before proceeding with apparent sarcasm.

From Salon

“Fire companies are proceeding with extreme caution due to damaged trees and branches throughout the burn area,” fire officials said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he has refused to link the claims handling issues to the rate hike request, maintaining the rate issue is a separate legal proceeding.

From Los Angeles Times

Price’s attorney, Michael Schafler, also confirmed the existence of a grand jury proceeding in a new court filing on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• action 
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• exercise 
• experiment 
• incident 
• measure 
• operation 
• procedure 
• process 
• transaction 

When To Use

What are other ways to say proceeding?

The noun proceeding refers to a particular course or manner of action. The plural proceedings refers to a series of activities or events, or to a record of the doings or transactions of a social club or academic society. Do you know when to use proceedings instead of procedure or process? Find out on Thesaurus.com.